Box Tops-"Neon Rainbow"

My commercial 45, confirmed as Mala 580, has a listed time of (2:59) and an actual time of (2:58). I have both a vinyl and a styrene 45 copy (both have deadwax of "8323"). I only post this info because Pat currently has a "45 version" notation next to all 3 of its mono CD appearances. But two of them are :05 shorter, at (2:53). FYI, the Sundazed "The Letter/Neon Rainbow" two-fer, however, has a much closer timing to my 45, at (2:56).

jimct wrote: I have both a vinyl and a styrene 45 copy

Interesting! I don't think I've ever come across a vinyl Bell single.

Pat:

This has nothing to do with a :01 timing difference. As Jim said, there's only one database CD appearance of the "Neon Rainbow" 45 version that comes within :03 of the correct 45 length and therefore mentioning the 45 timing info in the database might be helpful for subscribers looking for the CD that's closest to the correct length.

And I can sleep just fine regardless of what information you decide to include or exclude in your database, Pat. In fact, I managed to get nine hours of quality sleep last night after making my previous post and woke up to my stunningly beautiful wife as I do every morning, so I can't say my careful attention to detail is hurting me any!

They do seem rare. I have "Neon Rainbow" on a styrene promo 45 and vinyl store bought 45. My Crazy Elephant "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin" is vinyl as is Gary Glitter's "I Didn't Know I Loved You." Must be few and far between.

Seconded about that hissy issue. The styrenes were quiet when you could get a Near Mint copy. I have the Stereo LP with this track on it. Mine is quiet.